Neglecting Collection

Oeneus, King of Calydon, Having Neglected Diana in a Sacrifice is Punished for his
STC404056 Oeneus, King of Calydon, Having Neglected Diana in a Sacrifice is Punished for his Impiety, 1731 (engraving) by Picart

Oeneus, King of Calydon, Having Neglected Diana in a Sacrifice is Punished for his
STC134123 Oeneus, King of Calydon, Having Neglected Diana in a Sacrifice is Punished for his Impiety, 1731 (engraving) by Picart

Allegory of idleness (pencil & chalk on paper)
909522 Allegory of idleness (pencil & chalk on paper) by Shields, Frederic James (1833-1911) (manner of); 42.2x26.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; British, out of copyright

Saint Silvanus - Greek actor who became a monk - though at one time he was excommunicated for neglecting his duties, he reformed and became a saint. Date: FOURTH CENTURY

Two boys snowballing on a Christmas card, when they should be making deliveries. Date: circa 1890s

Is your Wife a Suffragette?. A man struggles to deal with the family wash and puffs and pants trying to use the mangle. Implies that the wife is off campaigning and is neglecting her duties

Of folys that forget them selfe and do another mannys besynes leuynge theyr owne undone
XJF486444 Of folys that forget them selfe and do another mannys besynes leuynge theyr owne undone, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

A Vision, 1868 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275693 A Vision, 1868 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satirical cartoon in which the ghost of Elizabeth I Queen of England (1533-1603)

Title page of The Tryal of Dr Henry Sacheverell, London 1710. Sacheverell (c1674-1724) Church of England High Church cleric whose sermons accusing Whig administration of neglecting interests of

Social / Political Dinner
A lively political dinner: Tom and Bob taking a lesson on the Constitution and not neglecting their own

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"Neglecting: The Consequences of Ignoring Responsibilities and Obligations" In the ancient city of Calydon, King Oeneus made a grave mistake by neglecting to honor the goddess Diana in a sacrifice. Little did he know that this act of negligence would bring forth dire consequences upon his kingdom. As an allegory of idleness is depicted through pencil and chalk on paper, it serves as a reminder that laziness and neglect can lead to downfall. Just like King Oeneus, who failed to fulfill his duty towards the divine, we too must not overlook our responsibilities in life. The story takes us further into the realm of Saint Silvanus, where two boys are seen snowballing on a Christmas card. While their innocent playfulness may seem harmless at first glance, it symbolizes how even small acts of neglect can have unintended repercussions. Perhaps you've encountered situations where someone's actions reflect negligence towards important matters. "Is your Wife a Suffragette?" asks another captioned image, highlighting how individuals sometimes prioritize external causes over personal commitments. In John Lydgate's words from "Of folys that forget them selfe and do another mannys bernes leuynge theyr owne undone, " we find wisdom about those who disregard their own tasks while meddling in others' affairs. This folly often leads to chaos and unfulfilled obligations. A haunting engraving titled "A Vision" from 1868 captures the consequences faced by those who neglect their duties. It serves as a stark reminder that negligence does not go unnoticed; it follows us like an unwavering shadow until justice prevails. Even prominent figures like Dr Henry Sacheverell were not exempt from facing retribution for their neglectful actions. The title page of "The Tryal of Dr Henry Sacheverell" showcases how social and political dinners can turn into platforms for accountability when responsibilities are disregarded.